Ferrari 599 GTB Coupé (06 on) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on
Last Updated: 10 December 2008
Put simply the 599GTB is one of the best supercars ever made. It's superbly engineered, beautifully styled, frighteningly quick and an absolute dream to drive. Add in the mix its sheer head turning ability and this is the complete package. Unfortunately it also comes at a high price while servicing and fuel bills are equally astronomical. But a two-year waiting list for new models proves that for some people, price is no object for the ultimate supercar. Power comes from the 6.0-litre V12 that was first used in the famous Enzo, giving the 599GTB an astonishing 0-62mph time of just 3.7 seconds and a theoretical top speed of 205mph.
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Running costs

If you're buying a Ferrari then the chances are that running costs aren't a great concern. Insurance is unsurprisingly group 20 and servicing is astronomical, although at least the 12,000 mile intervals are reasonable. Fuel bills will also be large as the 599GTB averages just 16mpg.

Summary Running Costs

Servicing period

12 months or 12,000 miles.

Warranty

Four years/unlimited mileage.

Road tax (12 months)

£475.00 - £475.00

Vehicle excise duty (VED) varies according to the CO2 emissions and the fuel type of the vehicle. For cars registered after March 1st 2001 VED or road tax is based on the car's CO2 emissions. For cars registered before March 1st 2001 it is based on engine size.

Full running costs data

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CO2 emission figure (g/km)

Fuel economy rating

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Emissions summary

It's no shock that the 599 GTB is a high emission model. It emits 415g/km of CO2 and is capable of just 16mpg.

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